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LATAM MEETS THE GULF:
"Unlocking Opportunities in the Middle East"

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MODERATOR

Harout J. Samra

Member of the Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission

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SPEAKER

Nick Naamou

Co-Founder of the Miami Chamber of Commerce Dubai

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SPEAKER

Yolanda Perez

Co-Founder and Co-Chair

Miami Chamber of Commerce Dubai

Antonio López

SPEAKER

Antonio Lopez

Founder

Access Global

TOPIC

1. A New South–South Investment Corridor

  • Growing investment relationships between Latin America and the Gulf as part of a broader Global South capital flow.

  • Strategic partnerships between investors in countries like United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar with opportunities across Chile, Colombia, Peru, and Brazil.

  • LATAM as a diversification play for Gulf family offices seeking exposure to commodities, demographics, and natural resources.

2. Food Security, Agriculture & Supply Chains

  • Gulf countries’ long-term food security strategies aligned with LATAM’s agricultural capacity.

  • Investment opportunities in farmland, agri-logistics, and ag-tech across Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Brazil.

  • Opportunities to build resilient food corridors linking South American producers with Gulf import markets.

3. Energy Transition & Natural Resource Partnerships

  • LATAM’s strategic role in supplying critical minerals and renewable energy.

  • Lithium triangle cooperation involving Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia for global battery supply chains.

  • Gulf capital supporting renewable projects in Colombia, Chile, and Mexico, as well as green hydrogen initiatives.

4. Infrastructure, Logistics & Trade Connectivity

  • Investment opportunities in ports, logistics corridors, and digital infrastructure linking the two regions.

  • Strategic shipping and trade routes connecting LATAM export hubs with Gulf logistics centers like Dubai and Doha.

  • Infrastructure investment opportunities in ports, airports, and energy grids across Panama, Colombia, and Peru.

5. The Role of Family Offices in Building Cross-Regional Partnerships

  • Family offices as long-term investors, bridging opportunities between Latin America and the Gulf.

  • Co-investment platforms between investors in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait with family offices in Chile, Colombia, and Mexico.

  • Cultural alignment in relationship-driven investing, patient capital, and multi-generational wealth strategies.

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